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UNGA president honours India's Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in diplomacy

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Dennis Francis, UNGA president, honoured Hansa Mehta on International Day for Women in diplomacy for her pivotal role in revising the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) to include gender-inclusive language. Mehta's advocacy changed "All men are born free and equal" to "All human beings are born free and equal," marking a significant milestone for women's rights globally. Her contributions were celebrated for advancing gender equality in diplomacy.
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